Job Description

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Roadway Department Manager | Fort Myers, FL

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Department Manager to lead and oversee the operations of our Roadway engineering department. This role is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects, maintaining technical excellence, and managing staff and resources to meet client and business objectives, and will report to a Vice President, Regional Manager, or Area Manager. The ideal candidate will be a licensed professional engineer with a strong background in project and people management, technical oversight, and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Quality Control: Provide full technical oversight for planning, organizing, executing, and coordinating complex engineering projects. Ensure the technical accuracy and adequacy of all department deliverables. Establish and enforce quality control procedures. Make final decisions on technical matters that cannot be resolved at lower levels.

Staff & Operations Management:

Supervise and direct engineers, team leads, technicians, and administrative staff. Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and staff development. Estimate manpower needs, assign tasks, and authorize overtime to meet project milestones. Maintain a productive, balanced workload for staff and monitor work-in-progress. Conduct periodic and annual performance reviews and handle all hiring and termination decisions.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Approve timesheets and provide preliminary approval for expense reports, equipment requests, training, and leave requests. Recommend staffing levels, facilities, and resource allocations to meet department goals. Regulate project budgets and schedules, and contribute to contractual strategy and adjustments. Client & Business Development: Maintain relationships with clients, partner firms, and agency staff. Support and lead proposal efforts, oral presentations, and marketing initiatives. Assist in identifying new business opportunities, developing letters of interest, and pursuing new markets and clients. Collaborate with contracts and marketing teams in negotiating man-hours, scopes, and fees.

Professional Development & Culture:

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Encourage and support the professional growth and licensure of staff. Serve as a role model for leadership, integrity, and collaboration. Presence at the designated office or job site is required to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred). Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required. 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role. Strong understanding of project management, design standards, and multidisciplinary coordination. Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. * Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple projects simultaneously.